Olive 4HD

The Pros:Large 2TB of storage. Can be controlled remotely via free iPod Touch or iPhone app. Gigabit and 802.11N support for speedy network connectivity.

The Cons:Cheap / cliche top panel stylization (various sized words depicting genres of music all mashed together). Extremely high price. Poor value - really offers no revolutionary functionality compared to much cheaper options such as the Squeezebox Touch.

The Olive 4HD is an HD Hi-Fi media server/streamer released as an upgrade from the original Olive 4. It features an enhanced Burr-Brown PCM1792A digital-to-analog (DAC) converter that provides 24-bit audio with a 192kHz sample rate.

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The result is outputted audio quality that is 250x better than a conventional 16-bit CD. Its 2TB hard drive and ultra-fast Gigabit/WiFi connectivity allows it to serve as a centralized digital library capable of storing approximately 6000 CDs or 20,000 high-resolution 24-bit tracks. Users can transfer new content either via the integrated CD mechanism or directly from their PC/Mac via Ethernet or USB. Included also are outputs for connecting to a stereo receiver, as well as a built-in HDMI interface for navigating the device via a TV.

Additional Information

Additional features include a free iPhone/iPod Touch application that allows a user to control the server from anywhere within their home network; a large 4.5” touchscreen display; and a dozen free HD tracks courtesy of Chesky Records.

Features

HD Media Server/Streamer

Burr-Brown PCM1792A DAC

Gigabit Ethernet Interface

Draft N Wireless Connectivity

CD-R/RW Mechanism

RCA/HDMI/USB Outputs

Color Touchscreen Display

Infrared Remote Control

Olive iMaestro (iPhone/iPod)

12 Free HD Tracks (Chesky)

Specifications

Display: 4.3” W(480x272)

HDD: 2TB

Mechanism: CD-R/RW

Networking: Gigabit

Wireless: 802.11n (54 Mbit/s)

Encryption: WEP/WPA

Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, MP3, AAC

Color: Silver/Black

Inputs/Outputs

RCA

HDMI

S/PDIF Optical

S/PDIF Digital

S/PDIF Coaxial

USB

Included Accessories

User Manual

Remote Control w/Battery

WiFi Antennas

CD w/Recovery Software

Power Cord

Model Variations

Olive 4-60HD (Black) | 2TB

Olive 4-60HD (Silver) | 2TB

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large 2TB of storage

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can be controlled remotely via free iPod Touch or iPhone app

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Gigabit and 802.11N support for speedy network connectivity

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improved 24bit DAC

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HDMI output for displaying the GUI on an HDTV or PC monitor

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built in CD player can be used to transfer music directly onto the device

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madcap: #olive_4hd what a ridiculous review. Why? Well for a start this is the ONLY review that states the finish as cheap! Every other review I have read states the finish as quality. This is also the ONLY review that states the Olive is poor value, every other review that I have read states the Olive is exceptional value. What about the sound? The sound that the Olive produces is staggeringly good and in a completely different league to the Squeezebox Touch. Its like saying a Porsche 911 is poor value compared to a VW Polo Jan 9, 13

Amazon title: Olive 4 Hi-Fi Music Server (Silver, 2TB) Provides instant access to your complete music collection, stores up to 6,000 CDs in hi-fi sound quality and lets you play your music wirelessly in up to 10 rooms simultaneously.

ASIN: B002KA73YO

UPC: 680671252009

EAN: 680671252009

Black - 1TB

Amazon title: Olive 4 Hi-Fi Music Server (Black, 1TB) Provides instant access to your complete music collection, stores up to 3,000 CDs in hi-fi sound quality and lets you play your music wirelessly in up to 10 rooms simultaneously.

ASIN: B001LKOQ4Y

UPC: 680671261001

MPN: OPUSNO4B

EAN: 680671261001

Black - 2TB

Amazon title: Olive 4 Hi-Fi Music Server (Black, 2TB) Provides instant access to your complete music collection, stores up to 6,000 CDs in hi-fi sound quality and lets you play your music wirelessly in up to 10 rooms simultaneously.